Waterside Karori Achieves Full Talent Development Programme Accreditation

Capital Football is delighted to announce that the Waterside Karori Talent Development Programme (TDP) is now a fully accredited programme.

After running as a provisional TDP through 2025, Waterside Karori has successfully achieved the New Zealand Football criteria and, following the appraisal process, has been officially approved.

 Having previously run an accredited TDP for a number of years, the club has been working to rebuild their youth programme and create a pathway from junior to senior football. In response to achieving full TDP accreditation, Waterside Karori Executive Committee Chair Hugh Kettle said: “We are extremely proud to achieve full TDP accreditation. This represents a significant milestone in the continued development of our youth programme and aligns strongly with our long-term strategic vision as a club. I would like to sincerely acknowledge the dedication, professionalism, and sustained effort of our coaching staff and volunteers over recent years. Their commitment has been fundamental to reaching this important achievement and strengthening the development pathway for our players.”

Capital Football Federation Development Manager Steeve Sharpe, congratulated Waterside Karori on the achievement. “It is great to see Waterside Karori fully accredited as a TDP club again. A great deal of work goes into ensuring a club can operate to the standards associated. We thank all of those involved from the club in making this happen again and offer a fantastic pathway opportunity to all their youth players.”

 Waterside Karori now joins Miramar Rangers, Western Suburbs, Island Bay United, Upper Hutt City, Petone FC, Stop Out SC, Te Kotahitanga FC, Onslow/North Wellington and Wellington Olympic as the tenth TDP club in the Capital Region.

Article added: Monday 23 February 2026